How To: Fix Stretched Sweater Cuffs

Don’t give up on that sweater with the loose, stretched-out cuffs―just follow the simple tricks in this video to tighten the material, and you’ll be ready to put that pullover back into rotation in a snap.

• wool or cotton sweater, hair dryer, boiled water, bowl

1. Pour boiled water into a bowl
   Using hot water will help shrink the cuff.
2. Dampen the cuff
   Dampen the loose cuffs of your wool or cotton sweater with some hot water and then re-shape the cuff as needed.
3. Blow dry the cuff
   Dry the areas with a hair dryer—both the hot water and the dryer’s heat will cause shrinkage.
   
   Tip: Sometimes using a steam iron is enough to contract the fabric’s material.